The Browns restructured Deshaun Watson’s contracting, clearing nearly $36 million in cap space.

Fantasy Impact

The Browns will owe Watson a minimum salary in 2025 and $46 million in 2026. It remains unclear what his status will be heading into next season after rupturing his Achilles in Week 7 of last year.

Browns GM Andrew Berry said Deshaun Watson will miss “significant time” during the 2025 season.

Fantasy Impact

Watson remains without a clear timetable to return. There have been rumors of him missing all of next year. The Browns will likely look to add a quarterback or two this offseason whether it be in free agency or the NFL Draft.

Deshaun Watson underwent surgery Thursday after tearing his Achilles again, putting his status for the 2025 season in jeopardy.

Fantasy Impact

It is the second straight year Watson tore his Achilles after also doing so last October. It will be another long road to recovery for him this offseason.

Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury.

Fantasy Impact

Not much is known at time of writing about how severe the setback is, all that is known is that it will delay his recovery. Even so, Watson’s time as Cleveland’s starter is in jeopardy. The team was awful with him at the helm and they could position themselves to draft and develop a QB to replace him.

Deshaun Watson agreed to restructure his contract with the Browns.

Fantasy Impact

Watson will return to Cleveland next season. The move was done for cap purposes after his deal is up. As of now, he should remain the Browns starter heading into Week 1 next season.